Welcome Hello, and welcome to Simpson University! We re excited that you ve decided to visit us. Genesis is a weekend designed to give you the chance to experience life at Simpson. The weekend is filled with class visitations, worship and ministry sessions, dynamic workshops, concerts and other special events. Inside this booklet you will find all the information needed for this weekend. Please take the time to review the material within it, as it is your official guide to all events. Here are some other pieces of information that will help you throughout the weekend: Name tags: Please wear your name tag at all times while on campus. Your name tag is your ticket to meals, events, Sunday Breakfast and The Shawn McDonald Concert. T-shirts: Students, remember to pick up your FREE Simpson University T-shirt! They ll be available on Saturday [11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.] when you meet your admissions counselor. While there pick up the latest copy of the SU magazine filled with pictures and information about SU academic programs, college living and ministry opportunities. All juniors & seniors apply for FREE: Fill out an application during Genesis [only valid during Genesis], and we ll waive your $50 application fee. Questions? Need Information? There are five stations located around campus that will serve as information booths for Genesis 2010. Feel free to stop by any of the booths if you have any questions. If there is an emergency during non-business hours, contact Campus Safety at 530-941-7592. 2 Genesis 2010 1-888-9-SIMPSON www.simpsonu.edu
Important Information Lost and Found: If you lose anything during your stay [or find something that s not yours], come to the Welcome Tent. Campus Guidelines: Please review all campus guidelines and proper student conduct located on page 11. Security: Campus Safety will be on duty throughout Genesis Weekend. If you need to contact them, call 530-941-7592. Additionally, one Resident Director or Resident Assistant lives in each dorm and will be accessible throughout the weekend. Chartwells Dining Services: Chartwells is the food service provider for Simpson University. Chartwells has been at Simpson for the last 9 years. Staff members not only feed the students but like to get to know each and every one of them on a personal basis. They look forward to seeing you over the weekend! If you have any questions, please locate one of their managers, who will try to help you in any way they can. Transportation: The Sunday Sacramento airport shuttle will leave promptly at 10 a.m. Shuttles will meet in front of the Emeriti Dining Center. It is very important to contact us immediately if your travel plans change. Go to the information booth in the Welcome Tent. Genesis Evaluation Forms: On Sunday morning your breakfast ticket will be paired with an evaluation form. Your input and feedback is very important to us, and we want to thank you in advance for any comments or suggestions you have on how to make our campus preview weekend even better. Sunday Breakfast: [7:30-9:30 a.m. - Emeriti Dining Center] Come say farewell to your admissions counselor. At 8:30 a.m. Travis Osborne, campus pastor, will give a devotional and parting words for the weekend. Dorms: Please use common courtesy while staying in a student s room. For security reasons all dorm rooms will be locked throughout the day this weekend. Please remember to take what you need with you for the day s events. Please connect with your dorm host for access to your room during the day. DORM HOST NAME PHONE NUMBER Genesis 2010 1-888-9-SIMPSON www.simpsonu.edu 3
Speakers/Performers Mike Thibodeaux is founder of Simplicity Ministries in Portland, OR. Simplicity Ministries focuses on evangelism and discipleship, calling generations of all nations to the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ. If you haven t had the opportunity to hear Mike speak, you are in for a transformative experience. Shawn McDonald is a gifted vocalist and guitarist best known for lending his fluid, breathy rasp to intoxicatingly passionate spiritual anthems. Jon Lepinski is our guest worship leader from Redding s Neighborhood church. NEED PHOTO 4 Genesis 2010 1-888-9-SIMPSON www.simpsonu.edu
Schedule of Events Friday, March 12 9-10 a.m. Early check-in (Welcome Tent) 10:20-11:20 a.m. Chapel 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Class visitations 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 12:40-1:40 p.m. 1:50-2:50 p.m. 3-4 p.m. 12:30-3 p.m. Lunch 1-4 p.m. Open gym (Heritage Student Life Center) Athletes, come meet and work out with our coaches. 2-5 p.m. Check-in (Welcome Tent) 4-5 p.m. Campus tour (Welcome Tent) 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner (Emeriti Dining Center or off campus) 5-6:30 p.m. Alumni Dinner (Owen Student Services Center) The Office of Alumni Relations is privileged to host this dinner where Simpson alumni in ministry positions connect with and encourage current Simpson students who have a heart s desire to pursue a life of ministry. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Opening session (Heritage Student Life Center) - Mike Thibodeaux 9-10 p.m. Nitelife Line (Heritage Student Life Center) Come on down a talent show themed event that you don t want to miss out on. Make sure to get in line early, so you have the chance to win prizes and scholarships. 10 p.m. Nitelife - Doors open (Heritage Student Life Center) Saturday, March 13 7:30-9 a.m. Breakfast (Emeriti Dining Center or off campus) 9-11 a.m. Morning session (Heritage Student Life Center) Mike Thibodeaux 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admissions & Financial Aid advising (Welcome Tent) Take this time to meet with your Admissions counselor to learn more about Simpson and the financial aid options that are available to you. This is also your chance to pick up your free Simpson University T-shirt. 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Workshops I (see next page for descriptions & locations) 12:15-2 p.m. Lunch (Emeriti Dining Center or off campus) Genesis 2010 1-888-9-SIMPSON www.simpsonu.edu 5
Schedule of Events 12:15-2 p.m. Activities to consider: Rock Wall Campus tour (Meet at the Welcome Tent at 1 p.m.) Disc golf course (Meet at the soccer field) 12:30-1:15 p.m. Lunch with President Larry McKinney (JD Williams Suite, Owen Student Services Center) Parents, this lunch is a time for you to enjoy a catered meal and meet with Dr. Larry McKinney, president of Simpson University. Reservations required. 1:15-2 p.m. Parent-to-Parent Reception (JD Williams balcony) Parents this event is designed for you and is hosted by Simpson University s Parent Council. At this event, you will meet members of Simpson s Parent Council and parents of other prospective students. Enjoy dessert as well as time of encouragement and fellowship. Reservations required. 2:15-3:15 p.m. Workshops II (see next page for descriptions & locations) 3:15-4:15 p.m. Academic Fair (Welcome Tent) During the Academic Fair, you will have an opportunity to meet faculty members and learn about the curriculum for specific majors. Whether you ve decided on a major or not, it s a great time to learn about the academic opportunities Simpson offers. 4-5 p.m. Activities to consider: Rock Wall Campus tour (Meet at the Welcome Tent at 4 p.m.) Disc golf course (Meet at the soccer field) Ultimate Frisbee (Meet by the cross) 4-5:30 p.m. Admissions and Financial Aid advising (Welcome Tent) Visit with your Admissions Counselor and pick up your free t-shirt. Let us help make your Genesis weekend amazing. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Dinner (Emeriti Dining Center or off campus) 5:30-7 p.m. Evening Session (Heritage Student Life Center) Mike Thibodeaux 6 Genesis 2010 1-888-9-SIMPSON www.simpsonu.edu
Schedule of Events 7-8:30 p.m. Street Fair (Simpson Blvd, coffee shop side) The annual Student Missions Street Fair is a funfilled evening of international food and games. The 2010 student missions teams and SU clubs host interactive booths providing activities, information and opportunities to pray for and support each team or club. 7-8:30 p.m. Coffee Shop During the Street Fair, stop by the coffee shop and warm yourself with complimentary coffee and hot chocolate. 8:30 p.m. Doors Open Shawn McDonald Concert (Heritage Student Life Center) Sunday, March 14 7:30-9:30 a.m. Breakfast (Emeriti Dining Center) Come for a final farewell and say goodbye to everyone you met during the weekend. Your Admissions counselor will also be at breakfast, so you can talk with them before you leave. 8:30 a.m. Devotional (Emeriti Dining Center) Travis Osborne, campus pastor, will provide a devotional and parting words for the weekend. 10 a.m. Airport Shuttles Depart (Emeriti Dining Center) Genesis 2010 1-888-9-SIMPSON www.simpsonu.edu 7
Workshops I Saxophone and Banjo Phil Vaughn (MOD 71 capacity 35) The music of God s great redemptive pursuit. Jesus Goes to Hollywood: A Biblical Analysis of Images of Heroes, Saviors and Messiahs in Contemporary Films Dr. Bill Griffin (LaBaume-Rudat 204 capacity 140) How, where and why do the heroes in contemporary movies seem to be (often) a lot like Jesus or come across as Messianic saviors of one kind or another. Bring your mind. Bring your curiosity. Bring your IMDb. Encountering the Real You Dr. Brandy Liebscher (LaBaume-Rudat 201 capacity 48) Temperament and multiple types of intelligence. How were you wired by God? Special Workshop featuring Genesis Weekend guest speaker Mike Thibodeaux (Owen Center 306 capacity 36) A special workshop featuring Genesis Weekend guest speaker Mike Thibodeaux. Finding a New Home Church Student Leader (MOD 62 capacity 36) Helping students who are entering a new phase of life to figure out what important qualities are in finding a new home church. We will also discuss the importance of these qualities in anyone s attempt to establish home in a church family. College Life Student Leader (LaBaume-Rudat 101 capacity 45) Straightening out college misconceptions, time management (prioritizing), and getting involved in college. Lectio Divina Student Leader (LaBaume-Rudat 103 capacity 39) An in-depth discussion of the importance of prayer and scripture meditation in daily life. Practicing how conversing with God is possible even in the midst of a busy schedule. Success at Simpson A Parent Seminar Staff of Simpson University (Owen Student Services Center 204 capacity 40) This parent seminar will highlight spiritual formation, student development, campus safety, residence life, academic success and much more. Financial Aid Student Financial Services (Owen Student Services Center 209 capacity 30) Parents, this seminar will provide detailed information for the financial aid process, including federal grants and loans, state aid and Simpson-specific grants and scholarships. WORKSHOPS I 8 Genesis 2010 1-888-9-SIMPSON www.simpsonu.edu
Workshops II Saxophone and Banjo Phil Vaughn (MOD 71 capacity 35) The music of God s great redemptive pursuit. Jesus Goes to Hollywood: A Biblical Analysis of Images of Heroes, Saviors and Messiahs in Contemporary Films Dr. Bill Griffin (LaBaume-Rudat 204 capacity 140) How, where and why do the heroes in contemporary movies seem to be (often) a lot like Jesus or come across as Messianic saviors of one kind or another. Bring your mind. Bring your curiosity. Bring your IMDb. Encountering the Real You Dr. Brandy Liebscher (LaBaume-Rudat 201 capacity 48) Temperament and multiple types of intelligence. How were you wired by God? Special Workshop featuring Genesis Weekend guest speaker Mike Thibodeaux (Owen Center 306 capacity 36) A special workshop featuring Genesis Weekend guest speaker Mike Thibodeaux The Biology of Stem Cells Pam Van der Werff (LaBaume-Rudat 103 capacity 39) Who was Prometheus, and what does he have to do with stem cells? What are stem cells, anyway? Discover how understanding some surprising biology can allow you, as a Christian, to make well-informed decisions about technologies derived from stem cells. Finding a New Home Church Student Leader (MOD 62 capacity 36) Helping students who are entering a new phase of life figure out what important qualities to look for in finding a new home church. We will also discuss the importance of these qualities in anyone s attempt to establish home in a church family. College Life Student Leader (LaBaume-Rudat 101 capacity 45) Straightening out college misconceptions, time management (prioritizing), and getting involved in college. Lectio Divina Student Leader (MOD 63 capacity 63) An in-depth discussion of the importance of prayer and scripture meditation in daily life. Practicing how conversing with God is possible even in the midst of a busy schedule. Success at Simpson A Parent Seminar Staff of Simpson University (Owen Student Services Center 204 capacity 40) This parent seminar will highlight spiritual formation, student development, campus safety, residence life, academic success and much more. Genesis 2010 1-888-9-SIMPSON www.simpsonu.edu 9
Workshops II Financial Aid Student Financial Services (Owen Student Services Center 209 capacity 30) Parents, this seminar will provide detailed information for the financial aid process, including federal grants and loans, state aid and Simpson-specific grants and scholarships. WORKSHOPS II 10 Genesis 2010 1-888-9-SIMPSON www.simpsonu.edu
Campus Guidelines 1. Simpson University is a smoke-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free campus. We expect all guests to abide by this policy. 2. Students are not permitted in the rooms of members of the opposite sex at any time. 3. Please observe Simpson s curfew time of 2 a.m. 4. While on campus, your style of dress should not compromise recognized standards of cleanliness, modesty, and good grooming. 5. For security reasons, it is mandatory to stay in the room assigned to you. In case of an emergency, we will need to know where to contact you. Note that all dorms will be locked throughout this weekend. Connect with your dorm host for access to your room during the day. Genesis 2010 1-888-9-SIMPSON www.simpsonu.edu 11
Announcements Friends of the Library book sale Fri., March 12, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat., March 13, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Hard-cover books: $1. Paperback books: $.50. Buy some great books at great prices! Located on the patio of the coffee shop. Asian Fellowship Genesis Weekend Get-Together Asian Fellowship and SMYLE ministries will be hosting a get together for prospective students on Saturday (March 13) at 3:30 p.m. in La Baume-RudatR 204. There will be a time of praise & worship, activities, and a Q&A session. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Elementary Math ORIENTEERING Dr. Paul Stonehouse Date: March 12 Where: Room La Baume-Rudat 209 Refreshments at 4:30 p.m. Seminar Begins at 5 p.m. Abstract: Whether through calculating slope angles, measuring distances, shooting bearings, or estimating travel time, navigation via compass and topographical map (aka orienteering) employs a variety of elementary mathematical skills. In this talk, we will first introduce basic orienteering techniques and discuss their relationship to more modern technologies like GPS. We will then briefly practice these new-found skills through several outdoor orienteering exercises. No previous knowledge of orienteering will be assumed. Participants who wish to take part in the orienteering exercises, though, are asked to wear rugged shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Sponsored by Simpson University Math Department and the California Zeta Chapter of Kappa Mu Epsilon. 12 Genesis 2010 1-888-9-SIMPSON www.simpsonu.edu
Announcements Bookstore Hours Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday: 12-5 p.m. Sunday closed Coffee Shop Hours Friday: 7:45 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday: 1-9 p.m. Sunday closed WELCOME TO SIMPSON UNIVERSITY 10% off * one logo d apparel or gift item Email _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ By providing your email address, we ll keep you up-to-date on products and services from the bookstore. Simpson University Bookstore 2211 College View Drive www.simpson.bkstr.com 530-226-4161 *Valid 03/12/10 03/14/10 May not be combined with any other offer. Valid in-store and on select items only. Limit one coupon per customer. Excludes textbooks, gift cards, diploma frames, clearance items, Nike, Adidas, Under Armor, promotional items, previous and online purchases, calculators, computer supplies/hardware/software, and professional reference. Void if copied, transferred, and where prohibited by law. See store for details. 1004 Genesis 2010 1-888-9-SIMPSON www.simpsonu.edu 13
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2211 College View Drive Redding, CA 96003 1-888-9 SIMPSON www.simpsonu.edu HWY 299 College View Drive NORTH ENTRANCE FROM COLLEGE VIEW DRIVE DIRECTIONS (from I-5) EUREKA LAKE MARKET HILLTOP OLD ALTURAS OLD OREGON TRAIL SOCCER FIELD GAZEBO Simpson Blvd. PONDS Exit onto CA-299 EAST/LAKE BLVD heading east. Take your first exit, Churn Creek Road. At the stop sign off the exit ramp turn right onto Churn Creek Road. Take an immediate left at the signal onto College View Drive, a frontage road that will lead you directly to the north entrance of campus. (about 1 mile). You may turn right on Shasta View to enter the campus at the southwest entrance at Simpson Blvd. (left at the 4-way stop) or continue just past Shasta View and enter at the north entrance of campus. AIRPORT RD (SOUTH TO AIRPORT) RESIDENCE HALLS (clockwise from top) R1 : MEASELL-TAYLOR Shasta View Drive S.F. PLAZA R2 : COOPER-HEATH R3 : CURRIE-EDIGER R4 : MORGAN-SHARPE R5: IRWIN-SHELRUDE R6 : THOMPSON-MANGHAM BELL TOWER FACILITIES F1 : OWEN STUDENT SERVICES CENTER F2 : LA BAUME-RUDAT HALL F3 : FRANCIS-GRUBBS LEARNING CENTER F4 : MAINTENANCE BUILDING F5 : HERITAGE STUDENT LIFE CTR (GYM) F6 : EMERITI DINING HALL F7 : PRAYER CHAPEL GAZEBO BRIDGE F8 : COLLORD-HUMPHRIES SEATTLE PLAZA FLAGPOLE FIREPIT PATIO REDDING PLAZA CLIMBING WALL MODULARS M5 : MOD 5 (M-51 & M-52) M6 : MOD 6 (M-61, M-62 & M-63) M7 : MOD 7 (M-71, M-72 & M-73) SOFTBALL FIELD M8: MOD 8 R.O.T.C. Simpson Blvd. Shasta View Drive BASKETBALL COURTS PARKING : HANDICAP PARKING : VISITOR PARKING : OPEN PARKING : COMMUTER STUDENT PARKING V. 10/2/09 : STAFF, FACULTY AND NIGHT SCHOOL : RESIDENT PARKING Genesis 2009 1-888-9-SIMPSON www.simpsonu.edu